Students go on a field trip

 

On the 4th February 2025 London South Bank University IOA Diploma and Masters student attended a field trip. The students measured the room acoustics of a newly refurbished room using the ARTA platform. Given it was week 2 for some, they enjoyed the experience!  

Investigation of noise exposure from balloon bursts published

 

A journal article, "Noise exposure and auditory risk from air filled balloon bursts", has been recently published in Applied Acoustics. The investigation determines for the first time the noise exposure and risk to hearing from the impulse noise generated by the burst of air-filled latex balloons. It has been authored by Dr Luis Gomez-Agustina and co-authored by LSBU MSc Acoustics current student Antonella Bevilacqua and former student Pedro Vazquez-Barrera.

The novel study reports concerning noise exposure and risk to hearing from balloon bursts. It also provides for the first time guidance on safe procedures during acoustic measurements or in leisure activities. It is expected that the novel findings, and insights will raise awareness, change attitudes and practices of acoustic practitioners and general lay users to reduce the risk of hearing damage and aid professionals to comply with applicable occupational health and safety regulations.